Flow gard?!

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Rickjs4l

Location
Coarsegold CA
Are flow guards worth it? I have a 150mm set back pump with 144 rrp flip nozzle will I notice a benefit from installing a flow gard? Does it really help with flips and other tricks? Let me hear some feedback please.
 
keith t

keith t

Location
Braapp factory
Absolutely 100%, prevents water ”bouncing back” off the steering nozzle at large angles of deflection, and channels all available thrust in the direction wanted. I use a modified scream trim ring personally, but our group also use P&P and Pitch set ups to excellent effect.
 
iQRTurbo

iQRTurbo

keith t said:
Absolutely 100%, prevents water ”bouncing back” off the steering nozzle at large angles of deflection, and channels all available thrust in the direction wanted. I use a modified scream trim ring personally, but our group also use P&P and Pitch set ups to excellent effect.
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I think he is referring to the composite housing that clamshells over the entire steer nozzle, not the coupler hose section banded in between the trim ring and steer nozzle like you are likely referring to. Either way, both are a benefit but the coupler on the trim ring is a must in my opinion, any of the above mentioned trims are totally worthless once the coupler blows off.
 
headshock

headshock

still doin it
Location
Norcal
Im running the flow guard on my edge with he bpipe coupler mod on my ski. The bpipe coupler mod was a must and the flow guard is an improvement to that. Im not sure the Edge really requires a flow guard like an XFS or BF ski would since the pump is somewhat protected by the ride plate already. Here is what I found with the adding flow guard.

1) I havent had to replace to bpipe coupler since installing the Flowguard. My couplers were wearing out before this, now at the end of the season it still looks new.
2) I can run an OEM steering nozzle without breaking it. Before the Flow Guard I was breaking nozzles.
3) I would say it gives a 10-15% improvement to my pump under worse case scenario. There are times when the pump worked fine without it, I think it makes the pump all around more predictable.

Installing the flow guard on the Edge was a PITA. I had to cut it up to fit into the Hull then do Carbon fiber work to close up the steering cable channel. You wouldn't have to do this on a true BF ski because the pump extrudes itself from the back of the ski more.

I like it, it looks cool, if you have the extra $ and the time it works as good as any other $400 mod. Its not required but every little improvement adds up.
 
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Rickjs4l

Location
Coarsegold CA
headshock said:
Im running the flow guard on my edge with he bpipe coupler mod on my ski. The bpipe coupler mod was a must and the flow guard is an improvement to that. Im not sure the Edge really requires a flow guard like an XFS or BF ski would since the pump is somewhat protected by the ride plate already. Here is what I found with the adding flow guard.

1) I havent had to replace to bpipe coupler since installing the Flowguard. My couplers were wearing out before this, now at the end of the season it still looks new.
2) I can run an OEering nozzle without breaking it. Before the Flow Guard I was breaking nozzles.
3) I would say it gives a 10-15% improvement to my pump under worse case scenario. There are times when the pump worked fine without it, I think it makes the pump all around more predictable.

Installing the flow guard on the Edge was a PITA. I had to cut it up to fit into the Hull then do Carbon fiber work to close up the steering cable channel. You wouldn't have to do this on a true BF ski because the pump extrudes itself from the back of the ski more.

I like it, it looks cool, if you have the extra $ and the time it works as good as any other $400 mod. Its not required but every little improvement adds up.
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I have a eme roid and my pump sticks out pretty far past the short ride plate. I'm doing back flips now but wondering I'd this would help with air. I have never had issues with coupler seals.
 
Harbor

Harbor

Location
Stockton
Rickjs4l said:
I have a eme roid and my pump sticks out pretty far past the short ride plate. I'm doing back flips now but wondering I'd this would help with air. I have never had issues with coupler seals.
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iam guessing your not running a b-pipe coupler mod in your RRP trim ? This would explain why you don’t have issues with couplers.....

ill see if I can find the coupler mod thread for you....

Smitty posted above who to contact for that set up...

Freestyle - Tech Tip: Xmetal XS OG trim mod for improved handling

This is a modification you can make to your Xmetal trim to improve trim and steering functions. Water always seeks path of least resistance as we all know. When water is exiting your jet pump it usually goes straight out the steering nozzle as it should. When you turn sharply and/or pull...
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Guys w/ coupler mod on x metal trim

Okay guys, what shape are you cutting your coupler to not blow out the side. I love this mod but I can not get the shape right so it doesn't blow out the sides. Maybe less throw? I really don't want to do that. Pictures would be great!
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